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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. More so in Rome, what is the central theme of the novel?

2. At the party, what does Daisy seem to prefer?

3. At the Colosseum, what does Winterbourne give Daisy over to?

4. Why is Daisy miffed at Winterbourne?

5. What does Winterbourne volunteer to do?

Short Essay Questions

1. To solve the problem of Daisy's going alone, how does Winterbourne provide an answer?

2. How does Winterbourne respond to Mrs. Walker's request that he stop seeing Daisy?

3. Describe the difference between Mrs. Costello's opinion of Daisy and Mrs. Miller's opinion.

4. What confirmation about Daisy's innocence does Winterbourne finally receive?

5. Describe the coincidental meeting between Winterbourne and Daisy.

6. Describe Daisy's coquettish behavior that Winterbourne takes the wrong way.

7. Describe the point at which Daisy and Winterbourne come into conflict.

8. Describe the information Winterbourne receives about Daisy from Mrs. Walker.

9. What is the admonition Winterbourne receives from his aunt?

10. How does Winterbourne begin to size up Giovanelli?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay about the generation gap. In Daisy's day, Mrs. Miller is a perfect example of an older woman completely befuddled by the behavior of her children. Discuss the generation gap as something that has always existed and why you think that is.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay about cause and effect. Use the idea in DAISY MILLER that the night air causes malaria. Discuss how humans need to assign a cause or blame for anything but are very often wrong in their conclusions. Include some other old wives tales that were once accepted as the truth but are disproved today.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay comparing Daisy's disinterest in the antiquities of Chillon Castle to a modern American youth's attitude toward amusements and games before the electronic ear. In making the comparison use Daisy's attitude at Chillon to compare with a modern young person at a museum of old board games. Ideally this essay will have a humorous tone.

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